Living monument of French culture in india. The french influence is still to be seen in the red kepis of the policemen, and in the marvelous white buildings in the old section of the town.

Sri Aurobindo Asharamam: Founded by Sri Arabindo in 1926 this ashram is one of the most popular in India with westerners, and also one of the affluent. It spiritual tenets represent a synthesis of yoga and modern science.